Search locations or food
OR
Already have an account? Log in
OR
shutterstock
shutterstock
shutterstock
shutterstock
shutterstock
shutterstock
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò kho)
(Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Bò kho is a popular Vietnamese beef stew that can be consumed on its own or accompanied by a baguette on the side. It can also be served over noodles, and it is customary to serve a variety fresh herbs on the side. The dish includes ingredients such as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and shallots, all of them simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth.
The origins of bò kho are still a mystery, although it is believed that the dish has many influences, from both the East and the West. In rural areas of Vietnam, the stew is usually much spicier than in urban areas. It is traditionally consumed for breakfast, garnished with chopped green onions, coriander, and onions.
WHERE TO EAT The best Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò kho) in the world (according to food experts)
1
Recommended by Jasline Ng and 7 other food critics.
"It’s slightly tomato-y with huge chunks of beef and carrots. We had it at Pho Quynh and it was really delicious as well."
2
Recommended by Mark Wiens and 3 other food critics.
"It had wonderful flavor, and I loved the hunks of tender beef and the slow stewed shallots and carrots. And I also loved the Vietnamese fresh touch, served with herbs to garnish."
3
Recommended by Simon Stanley and 2 other food critics.
"Out-of-this-world tender and loaded with flavour. The best yet."
4
Recommended by Thanis Lim and 2 other food critics.
"A very down to earth bowl of goodness. You can never fault Pho Thin’s gorgeous flavours and texture of the meat."
5
Recommended by Simon Stanley and 1 other food critic.
"Packing some mighty flavours, there’s also a hint of warming spiciness. And the beef? Perfection. Very little fat. It peels and falls apart beautifully."
6
Recommended by Tom Divers and 1 other food critic.
"What makes it stand out is that the baguettes are served warm and crusty because they are baked on the premises, the meat is tender and the noodles here are fresh (not instant)."
